OBJECTIVE: To explore factors associated with discharge placement (DP) and need for
skilled assistance after patients are discharged from hospital following lumbar laminectomy …

Background context Length-of-hospital stay (LOS) after lumbar spine surgery (LSS) can be
affected by many factors. However, few studies have evaluated predictors of LOS, and all …

Background: Approximately 700,000 individuals experience osteoporotic vertebral
compression fractures (OVCF) every year in the United States. Chronic complications from …

Objective Vertebral augmentation techniques are widely used to treat osteoporotic vertebral
compression fractures (OVCFs). Superior analgesic effects and shortened bed rest time …

Background: Disposition refers to the level of care, to which patients get discharged after
surgery. Pre-operative physical status of patients and intraoperative adverse events may …

Low back pain is one of the most common health problems globally, having significant
impact on individuals, community, and health care system. Lumbar Spine Surgery (LSS) is …

For about 20 years, vertebroplasty has been used to achieve relief from pain and improve
function in eligible patients affected by vertebral fractures. The procedure is also performed …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Severe, immediate postprocedural pain and the need for
analgesics after vertebroplasty can be a discouraging experience for patients and …

Before elaborating on the findings presented in this thesis, two aspects should be
emphasized for a correct interpretation and implementation of its results. First, all patients in …

Managementul durerii la pacienții oncologici necesită o abordare multidisciplinară. Scopul
acestui studiu a fost de a examina un grup de pacienți cu tumori ale coloanei vertebrale …